Tag: safety
Students Share Winning Traffic Safety Messages
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
More than 3,000 students did their part to help protect cyclists, pedestrians, drivers and passengers through AAA Northeast’s 2018 Traffic Safety Poster and Video Contest. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island submitted entries. Their creations touched on pedestrian, bicycle and school bus safety, distracted driving, child passenger…
How to Have Your Best Tropical Getaway
June 03, 2018. Angelica Beneke
Where to stay and how to make the most of a vacation in paradise.
Sought-After Sedans – Volkswagen Jetta/Toyota Camry
May 28, 2018. Alan Rider
There are folks for whom the mere suggestion of driving a practical car generates eye rolls. If you’re one of them, the all-new Volkswagen Jetta will quickly wipe away that look of disdain. You see, this new seventh-generation Jetta sedan looks and feels a lot more upmarket than the window sticker’s bottom line would suggest. That…
102 National Park Attractions: America’s Most Awe-Inspiring Natural Wonders and Historic Monuments
May 25, 2018. AAA Staff
From sea to shining sea, America the Beautiful has one of the richest and most diverse landscapes in the world. Discover over 100 of the most impressive national park attractions.
102 National Park Attractions
May 25, 2018. Roberto Cruz
Go big with a vacation to an amazing U.S. national park.
Approach Road Construction Zones With Caution
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Summer is a busy time for road construction, and AAA reminds motorists to use caution when approaching and driving through work zones. Plan Ahead Check for planned work-zone delays and traffic advisories and allow extra travel time. Visit state department of transportation websites for the latest road travel information and to help plan alternative routes….
Mind the Heat While You DIY
May 14, 2018. Kimberley Edgar
From simple spruce-ups around the house to major revamps, summer inspires DIY projects. Follow this advice to stay cool and safe while working outdoors.
R.I. Ban on Hand-Held Devices Now in Effect
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Drivers talking on hand-held phones in Rhode Island can be ticketed by police and fined up to a $100.
Distracted Drivers Make Everyone’s Commutes Slower
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
The next time you’re a few minutes late for work, you could blame it on distracted drivers. After all, the excuse is backed by science. Distracted drivers can slow down commutes by as much as 10 percent, according to David Strayer, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Utah. His research for the AAA Foundation…
A Head-to-Toe Guide for Your Warm-Weather Well-Being
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
You need to protect yourself from head to toe if you want to make the most of the year’s longest and warmest days. Here’s a quick primer.